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Have a great idea you'd like to pursue on behalf of your employer – or for a company of your own? Then you've got the entrepreneurial spirit! And we've got the Watermark Entrepreneur Conference for YOU! Check out the schedule and our line up of amazing speakers – and prepare to become even more inspired to pursue your passions!

Watermark is pleased to announce our cross-promotional partnership with our kindred spirits at the Women of Color Action Network. Learn more about this group of extremely dynamic Bay Area professionals and follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn!

Watermark is pleased to announce our new cross-promotional partnership with our friends at the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley. Learn more about this awesome organization as we share events and insights with one another.

Big news for Watermark and CMO Network Member Cecile Thirion! She was recently selected for two awards: 40 Under 40 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and the 40 Under 40 Awards highlighting top young marketers by Direct Marketing News. Cecile is the global marketing director, Government & Transportation Sector, for Xerox, where she oversees multicultural teams in the US, Latin America, Europe and APAC. Congratulations, Cecile!

We've had wonderful response to our Make Your Mark awards call for nominees. Many thanks to everyone for your thoughtful submissions. We've received close to 70 names of outstanding women who best demonstrate the Watermark vision. So stay tuned. More details to come.

Interested in serving on a public board? So was Gerri Elliott. After a 30-year career in leadership at Fortune 500 companies, she thought landing a board seat would be a snap. Instead, she realized that landing a board seat requires a smart plan. A plan with eight steps, in fact. Have a look!

What's the best way to prepare for the next phases of our careers? Ching Valdezco reminds us to invest in ourselves. "Oftentimes, we’re so focused on what we need to deliver today, that we don’t take enough time to set the stage for tomorrow’s success," she says. "The best leaders think ahead and identify specific skills they’ll need to be successful in the next stage of their career (like influencing, or building relationships). They invest time and effort to develop and practice those skills. When that next great career opportunity comes our way, we want to be ready for it."

Our big Watermark Make Your Mark awards event is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17. These annual awards honor the incredible women who make up our Watermark member community. Nominate the women you admire! Nominations open through Friday, July 24.

At Watermark, we’re focused on designing and delivering the programs, webinars and conferences that make a difference in your career, your company – and in your life. Did you know that we can customize these same events for you and your coworkers – and deliver them right in your office, too? Have a look!